Give your 3D projects a unique look with our PLA META filament! This advanced variant of traditional PLA offers a beautiful metallic effect, giving your prints an exclusive and modern look. Perfect for designers, artists and hobbyists who want to enhance the aesthetics of their creations without sacrificing ease of use.
PLA Meta (also known as PLA+) is an improved version of the standard PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament that is often used in 3D printing. It is a biodegradable thermoplastic material that is derived from renewable resources such as cornstarch or sugarcane. PLA Meta has a number of improvements over standard PLA, making it more suitable for certain applications. Here are some of its key properties:
Strength and Toughness
PLA Meta is stronger and tougher than standard PLA. It is less brittle and can better handle shock and impact. This makes it more resistant to cracking or breaking under pressure.
Heat resistance
One of the disadvantages of standard PLA is its low melting temperature and limited heat resistance. PLA Meta has a higher heat resistance, making it suitable for applications where objects may be exposed to higher temperatures.
Better adhesion between layers
PLA Meta has improved layer adhesion compared to standard PLA, resulting in stronger, more durable prints with a smoother surface.
Less Bros
PLA Meta is less brittle than regular PLA, meaning it is less susceptible to cracking or breaking, especially during printing or processing of the parts.
Biodegradable
Like standard PLA, PLA Meta remains an environmentally friendly material as it is biodegradable, making it a more sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics such as ABS.
Easy to Print
PLA Meta retains the easy printability of standard PLA. It does not require a heated print bed (although it is sometimes recommended), and it warps less during printing.
Surface quality
It provides a good finish with a smoother surface, and in some cases requires less post-processing. It can also hold paint or varnish better than standard PLA.
Applications
Due to its improved properties, PLA Meta is suitable for parts that need to be strong and durable, but still want to keep the printing ease of PLA. Think of functional prototypes, technical parts, and even objects that require some exposure to heat or impact.
Comparison with Standard PLA
Strength : PLA Meta is stronger. Flexibility : PLA Meta is less brittle. Heat resistance : PLA Meta has a higher melting temperature. Layer adhesion : Better with PLA Meta.
In short, PLA Meta offers the benefits of PLA (such as easy printability and environmental friendliness) but with significantly improved mechanical properties, making it an attractive choice for demanding applications.
Specifications:
Wire diameter: 1.75 mm Tolerance: ±0.02 mm Nozzle temperature: 185-195 ℃ Bed temperature: 60-80 ℃ Rally (KGF): 9-12 Melt index: 8-12 g/10 min (190℃, 2.16kg) tensile strength to break: 35% Density: 1.24 (g/cm 3 ) Print speed: 50-100mm/s Air Bubbles: 100% No Bubbles Net weight: 1.1 kg/roll
